Controlling Black Grass

Major Weed Of Cereal Crops which produce a large amount of seed. Major problem to most UK Farmers, particularly on the Eastern side of the country where cereals are intensively grown. Developed a resistance to a range of herbicides. Occurs at a very high densities. Reduces yield of crops if not controlled. Thrives on heavy land, particularly where drainage is poor and soils are wet. Blackgrass is favoured in Water Retentive Soils 80% of seeds germinate in Autumn, peaking in Sept & Oct Seed is shed before harvest thereby replenishing the soil seedbed.